Louisiana

Insurance & Other Consumer/Finance

Know Your Rights

• Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section

  The Consumer Protection Section of the Attorney General's office is responsible for enforcing Louisiana's consumer protection laws. This site has information and other resources, including a link to the page where you can learn about how to file a complaint about a consumer issue. Content Detail

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  State of Louisiana

• Automobile Insurance -- information from the Louisiana State Bar Association

  See this brochure for information about liability insurance, rental insurance, and more. Content Detail

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  Louisiana State Bar Association

• Check Clearing Law

  Information from the Federal Reserve Bank about the rules for financial institutions about making money from deposits available to you. Content Detail

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  Federal Reserve Bank

• Consumer Brochures for Seniors -- Free

  Brochures for seniors about scams, debt collectors, and more. Content Detail

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  National Consumer Law Center

• File an insurance complaint -- Louisiana

  Insurance policy or agent problems? From the site of the Louisiana Department of Insurance: "You may use this page to submit a complaint to the Louisiana Department of Insurance. In order to proceed with submitting a complaint online or on paper, please read and accept the Terms and Conditions below." Content Detail

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  Louisiana Department of Insurance

• Guía del Consumidor y Mas

  "¿Tiene alguna pregunta o algún problema como consumidor? Usted ha venido al sitio correcto para obtener ayuda, ahora con más información en español." Content Detail

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  Centro Federal de Información para el Público de la Administración de Servicios Generales de los EE. UU.

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  Spanish / Español

• How to Get Legal Help/Como Obtener Ayuda Legal

  Information in English and Spanish about how to get help from programs that offer free help to qualified people. Lea aquí para aprender cómo obtener ayuda gratis con problemas legales, ayuda de los programas para las personas de ingresos bajos. Content Detail

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

  Go to this site to learn more about your rights when it comes to money matters like your mortgage and using credit cards. Content Detail

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  Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (United States Government)

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  Spanish / Español

• Insurance Fraud

  Information about detecting and reporting insurance fraud. Content Detail

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  Louisiana Department of Insurance

• Insuring Your Home: Your Fair Housing Rights

  Learn about the federal laws protecting you from illegal discrimination in home insurance. Read More

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  Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center, Inc. (FHAC)

• Information for servicemembers - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

  "Financial Fitness Forum," and other tools to help you manage your money. Content Detail

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  Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

• Medical Identity Theft

  The FTC warns people about theives who steal your medical insurance information to use it for themselves. Here is information about what to watch out for. Content Detail

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  FTC -- Federal Trade Commission

• Money Help from MyMoney.gov

  See this information about you and your money from the U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission. Tips about scams and ripoffs, too. Content Detail

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  U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission

• MyMoney.gov -- Helpful Information from the U.S. Government

  See this site about money matters, from the U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission. Includes tips for avoiding scams, like foreclosure rescue scams and loan scams. Content Detail

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  U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission

• AUDIO PRESENTATION: AVOID CONTRACTOR FRAUD

  Tips for working with contractors to repair your home. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (Hammond Office, including information about applying for help online)

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  Spanish / Español